Stop calling it optical zoom when the optics don't zoom
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Pocketnow
Stop calling it optical zoom when the optics don't zoom
Optical Zoom is when the optics "zoom" or change positions in order to change the field of view and how the light entering the lens hits the image sensor
Speed trap icons and vocal warnings are rolling out on Google Maps for some users
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/01/16/speed-trap-icons-and-vocal-warnings-are-rolling-out-on-google-maps-for-some-users/
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Android Police
Speed trap icons and vocal warnings are rolling out on Google Maps for some users
For the longest time, users have been bemoaning the lack of Waze-like reports on Google Maps, even though the two apps are technically part of the same company. Things started moving in the right direction when we spotted crash and speed trap reports in Google…
Oppo to show 10x optical zoom camera for smartphones at MWC next month
https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/1/16/18184870/oppo-10x-zoom-camera-phone-mwc-2019
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The Verge
Oppo confirms 10x zoom camera for smartphones
From 15.9 to 159mm
Galaxy S8 & S8+ One UI Beta open!
https://www.sammobile.com/2019/01/16/galaxy-s8-galaxy-s8-plus-one-ui-beta-open/
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SamMobile
Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ One UI beta registrations are now open
We knew it was only a matter of time before it happened and now it has. Samsung has opened up registrations for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ One UI beta program. It was bound to happen after the compa
Google Blog - Get your apps ready for the 64-bit requirement
https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2019/01/get-your-apps-ready-for-64-bit.html
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Android Developers Blog
Get your apps ready for the 64-bit requirement
64-bit CPUs deliver faster, richer experiences for your users. Adding a 64-bit version of your app provides performance improvements, makes way for future innovation, and sets you up for devices with 64-bit only hardware.
HMD investigating the background task killer issue
https://nokiamob.net/2019/01/15/hmd-investigating-the-background-task-killer-issue/
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Nokiamob
HMD investigating the background task killer issue
At the very beginning of 2019, the whole thing with aggressive background task killing in the Android-running phones broke loose. One site with an interesting name “Don’t kill my app…
Xiaomi teases improved in-display fingerprint scanner tech with higher accuracy and larger recognition area
https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-improved-in-display-fingerprint-scanner/
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xda-developers
Xiaomi teases improved in-display fingerprint scanner tech with higher accuracy and larger recognition area
Xiaomi Co-founder and President Mr. Lin Bin shared a video on Weibo shaowcasing the new improvements to in-display fingerprint scanner technology. Read on!
App Annie: China drove 40% of mobile app spending and nearly half of all downloads in 2018
https://venturebeat.com/2019/01/16/app-annie-china-drove-40-of-mobile-app-spending-and-nearly-half-of-all-downloads-in-2018/
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VentureBeat
App Annie: China drove 40% of mobile app spending and nearly half of all downloads in 2018
China accounted for nearly half of all global app downloads, and 40 percent of all consumer spend in apps last year, App Annie says.
Galaxy S10 might not bring faster charging speeds after all
https://www.sammobile.com/2019/01/16/galaxy-s10-might-not-bring-faster-charging-speeds/
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SamMobile
Galaxy S10 might not bring faster charging speeds after all
Samsung's tenth Galaxy S flagship may not change things when it comes to the fast charging capabilities of the company's smartphones, despite an earlier rumor that claimed the Galaxy S10 would bring f
Exclusive: Early Android Q build has a System-wide Dark Theme, Permission Revamp, hints at a “Desktop Mode,” and more
https://www.xda-developers.com/android-q-dark-theme-desktop-mode-permission-revamp/
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XDA Developers
Exclusive: Early Android Q build has a System-wide Dark Theme, Permission Revamp, hints at a “Desktop Mode,” and more
We have found an early build of Android Q for the Google Pixel 3 XL. It has a system-wide dark mode, permissions revamp, and hints at a desktop mode.
Hey Google, "Why your batteries struggle past 1-year mark?" A case for short-lived batteries
https://notenoughtech.com/featured/a-case-of-short-lived-batteries/
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Not Enough TECH
A case for short lived batteries (Google Phones edition) - Not Enough TECH
I started to wonder, how long is the battery’s life expectancy. Before Google’s phones were considered “premium” I upgraded my phones every year, as new releases were in my “affordable” bracket. Now, the phone cycle is set by the price and the contract length…
microG (Android without Google) gets funded
Great news for Android users!
[microG](https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-microg-gmscore-floss-play-services-t3217616) (Android without Google) gets funded - [https://prototypefund.de/project/microg/](https://prototypefund.de/project/microg/)
The Prototype Fund will also support the creation of an open push service for Android - [https://prototypefund.de/project/open-source-push-service-fuer-android-apps/](https://prototypefund.de/project/open-source-push-service-fue...
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Great news for Android users!
[microG](https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-microg-gmscore-floss-play-services-t3217616) (Android without Google) gets funded - [https://prototypefund.de/project/microg/](https://prototypefund.de/project/microg/)
The Prototype Fund will also support the creation of an open push service for Android - [https://prototypefund.de/project/open-source-push-service-fuer-android-apps/](https://prototypefund.de/project/open-source-push-service-fue...
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XDA Forums
[APP] microG GmsCore - lightweight free software clone of Google...
Introduction
microG GmsCore is a FLOSS (Free/Libre Open Source Software) framework to allow applications designed for Google Play Services to run on systems, where Play Services is not available...
microG GmsCore is a FLOSS (Free/Libre Open Source Software) framework to allow applications designed for Google Play Services to run on systems, where Play Services is not available...
Exclusive: Rekindled Yet Again, Nokia’s Next-gen Phones Offer More Than Just Nostalgia
https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/exclusive-hmd-global-return-of-nokia/
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Digital Trends
Exclusive: Rekindled Yet Again, Nokia’s Next-gen Phones Offer More Than Just Nostalgia | Digital Trends
HMD Global, a Finnish startup that designs and builds Nokia Android smartphones, wants to put the Nokia brand name back “where it belongs.” It helps that it’s made up of ex-Nokia employees. We go behind the scenes to see how HMD formed, and find out what’s…
Redmi Note 7 Pro to be one of the first with the new Snapdragon 675
https://www.gsmarena.com/redmi_note_7_pro_to_be_one_of_the_fist_with_the_new_snapdragon_675-news-35094.php
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GSMArena.com
Redmi Note 7 Pro to be one of the first with the new Snapdragon 675
It's also getting the Sony IMX 586 sensor instead of Samsung's ISOCELL.
Federal Prosecutors Pursuing Criminal Case Against Huawei for Alleged Theft of Trade Secrets
https://www.wsj.com/articles/federal-prosecutors-pursuing-criminal-case-against-huawei-for-alleged-theft-of-trade-secrets-11547670341?mod=searchresults&page=1&pos=1&mod=breakingnews
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WSJ
Huawei Targeted in U.S. Criminal Probe for Alleged Theft of Trade Secrets
American prosecutors are pursuing a criminal investigation of China’s Huawei Technologies for allegedly stealing trade secrets from U.S. business partners.
Google Play starts manually whitelisting SMS and phone apps
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/01/google-play-starts-manually-whitelisting-sms-and-phone-apps/
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Ars Technica
Google Play starts manually whitelisting SMS and phone apps
To protect user privacy, Google starts policing apps using SMS and phone permissions.
Android Q - Exclusive Hands-on First Look on the Google Pixel 3
https://www.youtube.com/attribution_link?a=ZD-6ai0QVa4&u=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Du6L8Q61N4fM%26feature%3Dshare
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YouTube
Android Q - Exclusive Hands-on First Look on the Google Pixel 3
Read more about upcoming features in Android Q at: https://www.xda-developers.com/android-q-dark-theme-desktop-mode-permission-revamp/ Follow Daniel at: http...
New Nokia still has a lot of things to learn: Confessions from a current Nokia 7 Plus user (previously owned a low end Samsung Galaxy)
New Nokia is overrated in this sub tbh.
So right now, I have a Nokia 7 Plus running Pie. Before this, I had a low end Samsung Galaxy. It was slow, but I will attribute that mostly on its low end processor. I literally encountered ZERO software bugs on it though. The software felt reliable and polished. Even the little things - font, placement of some ux, battery animation when charging from 0%... They were designed really well. It felt like Samsung really gave their effort when it comes to soft...
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New Nokia is overrated in this sub tbh.
So right now, I have a Nokia 7 Plus running Pie. Before this, I had a low end Samsung Galaxy. It was slow, but I will attribute that mostly on its low end processor. I literally encountered ZERO software bugs on it though. The software felt reliable and polished. Even the little things - font, placement of some ux, battery animation when charging from 0%... They were designed really well. It felt like Samsung really gave their effort when it comes to soft...
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Google Photos v4.8 is preparing a new suggested sharing feature based on your interactions [APK Teardown]
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/01/16/google-photos-v4-8-is-preparing-a-new-suggested-sharing-feature-based-on-your-interactions-apk-teardown/
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Android Police
Google Photos v4.8 is preparing a new suggested sharing feature based on your interactions [APK Teardown]
In a busy week of updates, Google Photos is joining the pack with the v4.8 release. As is fairly usual, the visible changes appear to be limited mostly to... by Cody Toombs in APK Teardown, Applications, Downloads, News